unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd 
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted
an unfounded accusation
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the accusation proved to be unfounded
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Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
South Africa has categorically denied the allegations and the country's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation told its American counterparts earlier this month that the claims were unfounded.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Other fans expressed concerns about visiting on grounds of safety which couldn’t be much more unfounded.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Any claims of politically motivated searches are completely unfounded.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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